Top 15 City Highlights Bike Tours in the Netherlands

1.Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,404 reviews · 3 hours · from $44Our pick

Spend three hours cycling Amsterdam’s quieter lanes, canal bridges, Jordaan courtyards, Vondelpark, and Museum Square. An English-speaking guide such as Brian, Sipko, Peter, or Jessie leads a group of up to 12, with regular stops for stories and photos. Bikes are included, snacks and drinks are extra.

“It was great fun and informative - saw some parts of the city that I would never have thought to visit.”

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2.Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Ride through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide on a standard bike or e-bike, stopping at Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, Museum Square, Magere Brug, and Nieuwmarkt. Guides such as Sierra, Ellie, Sebastian, and Brin share local stories while keeping the group together. The ride suits confident cyclists aged 12 and up.

“Best way to see some highlights of Amsterdam, guide Rissa was very informative, looked after everyone.”

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3.Relaxed City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,069 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Ride from near Amsterdam Central Station through the canal belt, Jordaan, Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and toward the Skinny Bridge. You get a city bike, safety briefing, local stories, and a stroopwafel. Groups are capped at 12, with Dutch and English guides such as Daniel, David, William, and Lucas.

“Syd the guide was fantastic - so knowledgeable and was a terrific guide We have done many of your tours and always exceptional!”

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4.Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 964 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Best value

Ride Amsterdam’s central streets and canals on a 1.5-hour guided tour with a small group of up to 15. Your English-speaking guide may be Eloise, Skip, Vic, or another local guide. Expect 3-speed bikes, photo stops, city stories, a stroopwafel, and a quick look at Jordaan, Museumplein, Dam Square, and the canal ring.

“Great company, great bikes, and excellent value for money. Loved the tour!”

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5.2.5-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 399 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $38

Cycle Rotterdam with a live English or Dutch guide from seeRotterdam, passing Central Station, City Hall, Markthal, Kop van Zuid, Hotel New York, Erasmus Bridge, parks, and museums. The relaxed route includes bike rental, a rain poncho, and coffee at a distinctive stop. You must be comfortable riding and arrive 15 minutes early.

“Astrid was a great guide showing us some hidden gems.”

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6.Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Ride a comfortable 3-speed bike through Amsterdam’s key districts in a small group of no more than 15 people. Guides such as Ron, Skip, Kim, Ari, and Viktor lead a 90-minute route past the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, canal ring, Vondelpark, Rijksmuseum, Leidseplein, Dam Square, and part of the Red Light District. A stroopwafel is included.

“It is a MUST DO when in Amsterdam! The staff is great and they provide information in a fun manner..”

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7.Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

This 2 to 3-hour private Amsterdam tour lets you explore by foot or bike with a local guide such as Timo, Olga, Anna, Arun, or Willem. Expect Dam Square, Rembrandtplein, Begijnhof, the Flower Market, the old Jewish district, local snacks, and a route shaped around your interests.

“Christa was terrific! We saw most of the city and stopped into a few select stores along the way to do a bit of shopping and had a nice drink in a restaurant with a view.”

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8.Explore the City Highlights by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 160 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Ride Amsterdam with an English-speaking local guide on a comfortable Dutch city bike. In 2.5 hours, you’ll cross canals and drawbridges, pass the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Museumplein, and Vondelpark, with regular stops for stories and photos. The group is limited to 15, and rain jackets are available.

“Cycling was a great way to explore Amsterdam and Hugh was an amazing guide ensuring our safety at all times. It was fun cycling at the countryside where you don’t have to worry about bike traffic. Highly recommended!”

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9.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 149 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Ride through Rotterdam with a local English-speaking guide such as Tom, Flora, Ariane, or Ton. This 2.5-hour small-group tour covers the Markthal, Cube Houses, City Hall, Erasmusbrug, lesser-known neighborhoods, and useful food and shopping tips. Bikes, a snack, and a rain poncho are included.

“Great guide, Ariana and her young male assistant. Had to keep your wits about you with the traffic and bike and traffic lanes for inexperienced non-European bikers.”

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10.Rotterdam Bike Tour – all the Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Ride through Rotterdam with guides such as Flora, Niels, Ariane, and Claire, stopping at cube houses, Markthal, Centraal Station, Katendrecht, Erasmus Bridge, Kop van Zuid, and Laurenskerk. The pace is relaxed, the route suits mixed cycling ability, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“Niels was a brilliant guide. Very informative and paced the ride just right. Saw lots of different places. A very varied ride.”

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11.E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Ride an electric bike through Amsterdam with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Dam Square, the Bloemenmarkt, Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and more. Guides such as Rissa, Conny, and Christian are praised for clear safety advice and lively city stories. Bikes assist up to 25 km/h.

“Amazing tour, Mark was so knowledgeable and gave us so much information The group was small enough that we were all able to stick together without stop starting all time. Great tour, amazing guide”

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12.Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $137

Ride a comfortable city bike through Amsterdam with a live guide in English, Dutch, Spanish, or German. You will see the canals, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Museumplein, and Vondelpark, with stops for local history and architecture. Guides including James, Agapios, and Stan have led past tours.

“Great tour, very personal and informative, like being out on a ride with your friend from Amsterdam. Good to do at beginning of your time in the city so to get your bearings for rest of your stay.”

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13.Groningen: City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $32

Explore Groningen by bicycle with a local guide in English, German, or Dutch. This relaxed 2 to 2.5 hour ride links the Groninger Museum, Martini Tower, Grote Markt, university, Oosterpark, and Noorderplantsoen. Bikes are included, with e-bikes available for €10 extra when offered. The tour suits confident riders aged 10 and up.

“Bert-Jan var en fornøjelse at være på tur med”

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14.Discover Rotterdam: Classic Highlights Bike Tour by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Ride through central Rotterdam for three hours with a local guide such as Elmer or Yoreh. See the Erasmus Bridge, Hotel New York, Cube Houses, Market Hall, De Hef, and more, with a 20-minute stop at Heilige Boontjes for coffee or a bite. Bikes are included, and helmets are optional.

“It was a wonderful experience exploring Rotterdam by bike! Our guide Elmer was incredibly kind and made the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this bike tour to anyone visiting the city. Yvonne & Ilye”

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15.Haarlem Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Ride through Haarlem’s old center on a two-hour guided bicycle tour with Bike Tours Haarlem. You’ll see churches, canals, windmills, the former city gate, and quiet streets that are easy to miss on foot. Guides speak English or Dutch, and Marino is one named guide. Bike rental and a limited group size are included.

“Erg leuke interessante tour gehad. Je komt dan toch op plaatsen waar je zelf nooit zal komen. Erg leuke uitleg gehad van Marino onze gids.”

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